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Our first podcast for the new year kicks-off with one of the hospitality industry’s nice guys – Danny Connolly from LION. As Danny explains the end of 2025 wrapped up with a frenetic pace, with the opening of a new Little Creatures venue in Elizabeth Quay, the unstoppable thirst for Guinness and Swan Draught and the looming re-birth of Little Creatures in Fremantle. It’s another interesting insight into what makes the industry tick coupled with the view of one of the sharpest minds in WA’s hospitality sector. Click on the link now to listen to the latest episode of PACKAGED now.

On this edition of Packaged we speak to one of the experts from the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) on all matters around setting up your business. We go one-on-one with Brian Childs who gives great insight about knowing what's in the detail in your commercial lease, the dispute resolution service the SBDC offers and a range of other free services the government agency provides to small business owners. Did you know there are 247-thousand small businesses across WA with fewer than 20 employees? You don't want to miss this episode so click the play button now!

On the latest edition of our popular podcast PACKAGED we speak to the head of Retail Crime at WA Police, Inspector Mark Twamley who shares insight on the new online reporting system designed for retailers to report theft and offending. As Inspector Twamley reveals nearly 12 percent of all crime is retail crime and he expects this new technology will lead to increased reports of store theft. The good news is 95% of retail theft offenders plead guilty meaning, in most cases WA Police will catch the offender. Click on the link and listen to how an innovative system is helping track down offenders!

Hear from LSA WA CEO Peter Peck on the association's call to pause taxes on the spirits industry akin to draught beer. Mr Peck has described the excise as a punishment and unrealistic!

On the latest edition of Packaged we go one on one with DrinkWise CEO Simon Strahan. Simon shares his insights on FASD, how Australia's drinking culture compares to the rest of the world and the significant steps the organisation is taking to ensure responsible drinking is part of every day life. It's another great episode on the best podcast on all things liquor in Australia!

The Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia has a new chairman in Steve Nicoloff who shares his views and insights on where the independent liquor store space is heading now and into the future. Injuries cut short a prospective international rugby career and as a result Steve turned his hand to the family business. In an open and upfront chat. Steve tells Packaged what's in store for the 30th annual liquor industry awards this year and where the priorities lie ahead for the LSA. This is a must listen podcast for all those with an interest in the independent packaged liquor!

What do you do when a cyclone is about to hit? Can you run down to your local store and grab that last bottle of something or that carton of your favourite ale? It's a podcast of a different nature as we kick off 2025. We chat to Tayissa Sweetlove from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services who talks us through a new weather warning system for our member stores in the north-west and how to keep our business and properties safe when a major weather hazard is about to strike!

On the latest edition of "Packaged", Liquor Stores Association CEO Peter Peck takes stock of 2024 and has pulled no punches. In the final installment for 2024, the man affectionately known as "Pecky" talks through the ongoing battle to negotiate liquor restrictions, highlights the LSA's goals for 2025, and stresses the importance of fostering close relations with all sides of politics. As Pecky says "We're not here to hold wine and cheese nights, we're here to ensure that people have a business to go to on the Monday morning". Colourful, opinionated and passionate, it's what you'd expect to hear from the one and only "Pecky". To listen to the full podcast click on the link now!

Good news for beer lovers - did you know that Western Australia accounts for 43 percent of Guinness Beer consumption across Australia? (for on tap point sales). It's an amazing story shared by Danny Connolly the WA Field Sales Director from Lion who popped into the studio for our latest episode of our popular podcast series Packaged. Danny also tells us why the iconic Swan Draught logo has re-appeared on the Swan River after a 20-year hiatus. All that and more on the best liquor podcast across Australia!

What’s the most popular beer under the Carlton United Breweries  (C-U-B) banner? And what iconic retro brand is planning on making a comeback in the lead up to summer? On the latest edition of  “Packaged” we reveal all as we chat to CUB’s WA State Manager Danny Savage who talks about some new structural changes under the One Asahi banner and how they will benefit customers across the board. As Danny explains the role has changed for him in the last six years since coming to Perth, and sheds light on why the changes have taken place. It’s another inspiring episode on Australia’s best podcast on all things liquor so click on the audio below and tune in!

In the latest episode of our podcast series "Packaged" we uncover a range of free and low cost services available to small business owners. Did you know you can get advice around tenancy agreements and dispute resolution services courtesy of the Small Business Development Corporation. The SBDC also offers a range of services whether you're a sole trader or small business starting out or looking to make changes. Listen to our latest show now to uncover how you can access the services to the SBDC.

More than three billion containers have been saved from landfill but the monumental task of ensuring 85 percent of recyclable containers gets to a refund point and is prevented from being buried in landfill continues. In the latest episode of our popular podcast series PACKAGED we catch up with Containers for Change CEO Tim Cusack who details the new collect service that saves you from walking out your front door. Tune in to listen how it works and how you can still make a few dollars while doing your bit to protect the environment.

The Liquor Stores Association of WA and Aviso WA Insurance Brokers have joined forces to offer industry members better value for independent store owners. Aviso WA is spearheaded by father and son team Rick and Justin Purslowe. Rick has been in the business for more than 40 years and has recently passed the baton onto young Justin who took out the young insurance broker of the year in 2023. Justin says customer service is always key to good business. “It’s about client relationships and making sure we get to know the customer and their needs. “We recently did some work for a liquor store owner and we managed to save them $5000.00 off their annual premium, so they were happy and we were happy to be able generate a benefit for them”. Aviso WA are a key partner to this year’s Members Forum and Sundowner on the Swan on March 14 at the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht club. It promises to be an important event to enable members to have their say and to help shape policy on the future of the packaged liquor industry. Members are entitled to two FREE tickets and can register their interest at [email protected] To listen to the full podcast with Justin and Rick Purslowe click on the link below.

What started out as a passion for gin amongst five friends has now turned into a serious new player in the market. In the latest edition of our popular podcast series PACKAGED, we chat to Charlie and Regan Maas, co-founders of Papa Salt. The story starts when Regan met Australia’s own Hollywood star Margot Robbie on a film set nearly 10 years ago, and the rest as they say, is history. Tune into the episode and find out why Papa Salt is the drink of choice for Summer 2024!

It’s another exciting edition of the best podcast on all things liquor. On the latest episode of PACKAGED we delve deep into the roots of popular outlet Copper and Oak which this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary and can also lay claim to the WA Employee of the Year in Guy Southern. Guy has been working in the FMCG space for 25 years and it’s no surprise he won the accolade at the LSA’s Liquor Industry awards in October. Guy and Copper and Oak founder Jose Pestana joined Peter Kapsanis on the show.